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papillonbleu
Forum Leader
Username: Papillonbleu
Post Number: 2071
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 01:49 pm: | 
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Does anyone have any experience with the probiotic Florastor? I was started on it during my recent stay in the hospital because of all the diarrhea I was having and to improve my bowel health. My insurance does not cover it, and I have to make the decision whether it would be worth it to pay the expense to continue on it. I know each person is different, but it can help to hear other's experiences. Any comment is appreciated.
Bobbiejo
Forum Leader-Multivisceral
dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004
multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 16622
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 04:53 pm: |
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How much does it cost? Can you buy an over the counter probiotic that they recommend? My tx doctor gave me jarrowdolphilus in the ICU.
Not all probiotics are the same.
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 16623
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 04:58 pm: |
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Hi Bobbie jo
I just looked this up.
This is an over the counter remedy
http://www.evitalhealth.com/Florastor_250mg.html
I might give this product a try if I have CDIFF because it treats for a specific organism. From what I have read it is not broad spectrum like the one that I am taking. I will look at this again.
Probiotics are very important to me and I would definitely put this on my important list. Remember many years ago, i mentioned that you ask your doctors about probiotics.
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papillonbleu
Forum Leader
Username: Papillonbleu
Post Number: 2078
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 01:55 pm: |
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Thank you for looking into the probiotic for me. I do remember you mentioning the importance of probiotics. At that time though I asked my nurse coordinator about the general subject, and she told me to only get my probiotics from yogurt. However, when I was the hospital recently and called her assistant to ask about this one, I was given approval to take it. As far as cost, it was 22 dollars for a 10 day supply. Many hugs.
Bobbiejo
Forum Leader-Multivisceral
dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004
multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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